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KAITHAL: A case of alleged immigration fraud involving ₹17.20 lakh has surfaced in Haryana’s Kaithal district, where a youth was allegedly cheated on the pretext of securing a nine-month work permit in Spain. Instead of the promised employment permit, the accused allegedly arranged only a 25-day visa and sent the complainant abroad via Qatar, forcing him to return home after 13 days due to visa-related complications. Based on the victim’s complaint, Siwan police have registered a case against a travel agent and a police department employee, initiating an investigation into the matter.
25-Day Visa Issued Instead of Work Permit
The complaint was lodged by Pawan Kumar, a resident of Kangthali village, naming travel agent Sukhpal Singh and a local police employee, Dharma Ram alias Dharampal, as the primary accused. According to Kumar, Dharampal leveraged his official position and identity within the police department to build trust and assure him of legitimate employment prospects in Spain alongside the travel agent. Relying on their assurances of a nine-month work permit, Kumar agreed to pay the demanded sum.
However, upon completion of the travel formalities, Kumar was provided with a visa valid for merely 25 days rather than a nine-month work permit. He was subsequently sent abroad via Qatar, where he encountered immediate visa hurdles and had to return to India after staying there for about 13 days. Kumar alleged that his maternal uncle had also joined the accused in assuring him that the overseas job process was genuine, leading him to believe the required documentation was legitimately underway until the visa discrepancy emerged during travel.
Multiple Payment Modes and Digital Evidence
In his police complaint, Kumar detailed paying a total of ₹17.20 lakh to travel agent Sukhpal Singh across various modes. This included ₹15.70 lakh paid in cash and other forms, alongside euros worth ₹1.50 lakh. The complainant also claimed that ₹70,000 was transferred via Google Pay through a relative. Additionally, Kumar cited an incident from December 8, 2025, alleging that Dharampal visited his residence to facilitate biometric fingerprinting procedures and collected ₹1.50 lakh for the task.
To substantiate his allegations, Kumar submitted a pen drive containing audio and video recordings along with payment-related material to the police. He maintained that these digital records clearly establish the active role of the accused and the financial trail of the transactions. Police officials stated that they are examining the submitted recordings and documents, and will scrutinize bank and digital transaction records if required to verify the exact flow of money.
Police Investigation Underway
Following the complaint, Siwan police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Sukhpal Singh and Dharma Ram alias Dharampal, assigning the investigation to Sub-Inspector Satish. Investigators are currently probing the procedures used to acquire the 25-day visa, how the funds were utilized, and whether additional individuals were involved in the operation.
Police noted that the investigation will also examine whether the accused have similarly defrauded other aspiring emigrants on the pretext of overseas employment. Authorities emphasized that the exact roles of the named individuals and the broader network behind the alleged fraud will become clear once the verification of financial records and digital evidence is completed.
